Flat Rock
Middle School |
| Education | I attended Western Carolina University and hold a BAED in middle grade math and science, an MA in middle grade math, an MA in school administration, and an EdS in educational leadership. |
| Current Job | I am principal of Flat Rock Middle School in Henderson County Public Schools. My primary responsibility is to make sure Flat Rock Middle School provides students with a quality education in an effective and efficient manner. |
| Other Jobs | I have been a principal, a teacher and an assistant principal for all my adult life. Prior to adulthood, I sold shoes, worked as a camp counselor, and worked at Burger King. During apple season, I work weekends at a friend’s apple stand packing and selling apples. |
| Passions | I enjoy outdoor activities including hiking, mountain biking, and skiing. When I can’t be outdoors, I spend my free time reading and working on the computer. I also enjoy traveling or just laying in the hammock at home watching birds. Some people consider me a computer geek. |
| Must Reads | Who Moved My Cheese
by Spencer Johnson This is a parable about change and how different
types of individuals deal with change. The moral of the story is things
change. Pretending change won’t happen always produces the same results.
Education Week on the Web Links to lots of educational articles and educational current events. |
| Quotes | People may doubt what
you say, but they will always believe what you do. -- Unknown
When facing a difficult task, act as though it is impossible to fail. If you are going after Moby Dick, take along the tarter sauce. -- Life’s Little Instruction BookWatch your thoughts; they become your words. Watch your words; they become your actions. Watch your habits; they become your character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny. --Frank Outlaw |
| last modified: 05/23/01 |